In the reading, which of the following does mark twain describe in great detail?

a. the steamboat

b. his father

c. the other side of the river

d. the postmaster

If you are referring to the story Life on the Mississippi, the the correct answer is c. the other side of the river. The story is famous for having extremely long and detailed descriptions of the river itself that can bore many readers.

Correct answer choice is:

A) The steamboat

Mark Twain's story of learning to be a navigator of a steamboat on the Mississippi River in his initial years. It penetrates into the differences in judgment concerning the river he found after becoming a steamboat pilot. In reality, it shows the presence versus the tale of the noble, Great Mississippi revealing uncertainty under the mesmerizing charm that could only be found by getting to the river itself.